Susquehanna Township High School
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17109
Ethnic Studies 2550
Grade: 9-12
Length: 18 weeks
Mrs. Maser
jmaser@hannasd.org
Text: Racial and Ethnic Groups:
Prentice Hall
Course Description:
The objective of this course is to identify a variety of ethnic groups in America. Students will examine the
history, culture, immigration patterns, experiences, and contributions of these groups and how they have
contributed to American culture.
Topics of Study:
 Race and Ethnicity
 Prejudice and Discrimination
 Immigration
 Ethnicity and Religion
 Native Americans
 African Americans
 Hispanic Americans
 Muslim and Arab Americans
 Asian Americans
 Jewish Americans
 Women
 Excluded Groups
(Chapter 1)
(Chapters 2, 3)
(Chapter 4)
(Chapter 5)
(Chapter 6)
(Chapters 7, 8)
(Chapters 9, 10)
(Chapter 11)
(Chapter 12, 13)
(Chapter 14)
(Chapter 15)
(Chapter 16, 17)
Evaluation and Requirements:
1. Tests
 One per unit
 Will always be administered with notice
 Must be made up within 2 weeks of an excused absence or becomes a zero
2. Journal
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Must be neat, dated, and organized
Must include all classwork assignments and notes
Will be checked at the end of each unit
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Are research based
Must be turned in or a grade of incomplete will be administered
3. Projects
4. Final Exam